Lucile Lloyd was a prominent [Works Progress Administration] muralist; she did work all among the schools in this area," said concert promoter Wilkerson. "There are photos of her in menswear smoking up in the rafters back in the 1930s. She had a tragic life, and ended up committing suicide. We thought all of the panels she did here were gone.
Inspired by the legendary Banksy, a mysterious street artist who's long been daubing walls around the UK, the Gunners fan's moniker was always going to stick after his guerilla artwork began to be spotted alfresco, too. Some of his original works included a not particularly subtle KROENKE OUT' slogan, railing against Arsenal's American owner. Photos swamped social media when more graffiti appeared, admirers shared updates on what Northbanksy' had been up to.
The Atlantic Avenue Murals celebrate the people who make their neighborhood and a neighborhood that shapes its people. The artwork highlights the gateway's ebullient use today as a gateway for families, dogs, shoppers and travelers, transforming a once desolate underpass into a vibrant community space.